Day Shift Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN
About The Position
The Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN at the CrisisCare Center is responsible for providing medical psychiatric assistance to adult consumers with mental illness or co-occurring disorders. The Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN, is responsible for activities related to workflow processes. LPN maintains confidentiality of materials processed and demonstrates knowledge of co-occurring disorders and appropriate interventions. LPN minimizes the disabling effects of mental illness and substance abuse disorder and empower consumers to manage their health, prevent diseases and improve overall wellness by implementing health strategies. LPN incorporates disease management models that address behavioral disorders. Family & Children’s Services works to heal hurting and abused children, strengthen families, and provide hope and a path to recovery for those battling mental illness and addiction. You will be working in an innovative and dynamic environment using a new transformative model of care Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC). This model is characterized by innovative, team-based approach and whole person care for adults and children with a range of complex mental health and substance use challenges. Utilizing multi-disciplinary teams, staff work collaboratively to provide a coordinated effort to enhance client recovery.
Requirements
- Completion of Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN Program
- Current certification as an LPN in the State of Oklahoma
- Knowledge of professional LPN practice care techniques and medical procedures, medical supplies, sanitation and personal hygiene; and of nutrition.
- Skill in planning, organizing, and applying nursing care techniques working with clients with mental illness and co-occurring disorders.
- Able to follow oral and written instructions.
- Skill in exercising judgment, initiative self-control, patience in following detailed and or written instructions; and in maintaining a sympathetic and harmonious relationship with clients with mental illness and co-occurring disorders.
- Must be able to lift and/or maneuver a minimum of 50 pounds.
- This position requires frequent repetitive motions to include but not limited to: bending, stooping, twisting, squatting, reaching, pulling and pushing.
- Must be able to stand and/or walk for a minimum of 8 hours at a time during each shift.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience working with clients with mental illness and or substance abuse is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Providing medical psychiatric assistance to adult consumers with mental illness or co-occurring disorders.
- Activities related to workflow processes.
- Maintaining confidentiality of materials processed.
- Demonstrating knowledge of co-occurring disorders and appropriate interventions.
- Minimizing the disabling effects of mental illness and substance abuse disorder.
- Empowering consumers to manage their health, prevent diseases and improve overall wellness by implementing health strategies.
- Incorporating disease management models that address behavioral disorders.
Benefits
- Premium Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
- 75% employer-paid medical premiums
- Retirement Plan 403(b) with up to 6% employer match
- Life Insurance and disability benefits
- Employee assistance and wellness programs
- Up to 34 Paid Days Off 1st year!
- Agency-Paid professional development and training
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
